I will cherish all of our Happy Memories and all of the things I learned from you. I know you loved me and that’s all that matters . No matter what I never left your side and I was your Rider as you requested. There is so much I can say but words can’t express how I truly feel. You were Kermit and I was Miss Piggy. I miss you and I love you!!! Rest in Paradise Baby. You will forever be my Honey Buns.

The family of Thomas "TJ" Brown Jr. uploaded a photo

TJ♡ may you rest peacefully knowing you took care of business! May your family and son find comfort! You were my first boyfriend, first love, HIGHSCHOOL sweetheart, you were my first of many, but most importantly you were one of my dearest friends for 25 years! I'll miss you very much!